WATERLOO REGION - EARLYON EDUCATOR

Location: EarlyON, Waterloo Region
Work Hours: 37.5 hours/week, scheduled from Monday to Friday. Occasional evening and Saturday availability may be required.
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Number of Vacancies: 1
Anticipated Start Date: September 2025
Deadline to Apply: October 2, 2025

WHO WE ARE…

The YMCA of Three Rivers is a charitable organization proudly serving the communities of Guelph-Wellington, Stratford-Perth, and Waterloo Region. We aspire to build connected and resilient communities. Our mission is to make our diverse communities healthier and more vibrant. With dignity and respect, our programs and services inspire individuals to reach their full potential. Learn more about our history, mission, vision, and values here.

To assist in ensuring the centre is offering quality, age and developmentally appropriate care, programs, and services that meet and/or exceed the regulations outlined by the Child Care and Early Years Act (2014); the Municipality; the Public Health Unit; and the policies, procedures and protocols outlined by the YMCA of Three Rivers, Ministry of Education, EarlyON leadership and/or the Region of Waterloo as CMSM.

• You will provide welcoming and inclusive environments where all children and families have access to high-quality programs and services, influencing positive child, family, and community experiences and outcomes.
• You will engage parents and caregivers in conversations and experiences, sharing information about child development, parenting, nutrition, play, and inquiry-based learning, and other topics that support them in their role as their children’s first teacher.
• You will support Early Learning and Development by providing experiences that build responsive adult-child relationships and encourage children’s exploration, play, and inquiry, supported by How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years.
• You will respond to parents’ and caregivers’ questions or concerns about child development through conversations and observations, using validated tools and resources, and linking to specialized services, making connections for families during and beyond the early years.
• Maintains effective and positive communication within the YMCA of Three Rivers as an organization, and with children, parents, and community contacts

WHAT YOU WILL DO…

To assist in ensuring the centre is offering quality, age and developmentally appropriate care, programs, and services that meet and/or exceed the regulations outlined by the Child Care and Early Years Act (2014); the Municipality; the Public Health Unit; and the policies, procedures and protocols outlined by the YMCA of Three Rivers, Ministry of Education, EarlyON leadership and/or the Region of Waterloo as CMSM.

• You will provide welcoming and inclusive environments where all children and families have access to high-quality programs and services, influencing positive child, family, and community experiences and outcomes.
• You will engage parents and caregivers in conversations and experiences, sharing information about child development, parenting, nutrition, play, and inquiry-based learning, and other topics that support them in their role as their children’s first teacher.
• You will support Early Learning and Development by providing experiences that build responsive adult-child relationships and encourage children’s exploration, play, and inquiry, supported by How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years.
• You will respond to parents’ and caregivers’ questions or concerns about child development through conversations and observations, using validated tools and resources, and linking to specialized services, making connections for families during and beyond the early years.

• Maintains effective and positive communication within the YMCA of Three Rivers as an organization, and with children, parents, and community contacts.

• • Attends meetings as required.
• Any other responsibilities/duties as assigned.